Hold praise of US-Russian nuclear deal for now

• Source: Global Times
• [02:18 March 29 2010]
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With that in mind, there is a valid argument to be made that the new US-Russian deal is largely an expedient tactic to gain the moral high ground and to exert pressure on other countries before the opening of the international summit on nuclear security in Washington DC on April 12.

In contrast with the two largest nuclear powers, China has always been a firm supporter of nuclear disarmament, and is ready to make concrete efforts accordingly.

A nuclear-free planet is in the interest of all human beings, and there should be no power plays in realizing that ideal.

While the US-Russian agreement is a welcome move, the applause should be held until real progress is made by the big nuclear powers toward building a nuclear weapon-free world.